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president of the united states, in 1976. marvelous campaign, a great campaign. stu spencer who was a strategist met with the president in the white house with bob teeter and dick cheney was chief of the staff. said mr. president, are you a great president but you are a terrible campaigner. everywhere you go your numbers go down. so they had a rose garden strategy. i called stu spencer this week to talk about this. and he said the problem that mitt romney has, he doesn't have a rose garden. i mean he can't go back and be sort of in charge of the government. and i just think it's a legal problem. i agree with david on what he said about the 47% because it played into a stereotype that already existed. and they have a narrative about romney that he was out of touch. my wife ann drives two cadillacs. you want to bet $10,000 he said to rick perry, that tied in. and the 47% speech that he gave on tape just reinforced that about people's already thought. >> woodruff: how do you see that. >> yeah, first of all, i think mitt romney does have a rose garden near the croque
president of the united states, in 1976. marvelous campaign, a great campaign. stu spencer who was a strategist met with the president in the white house with bob teeter and dick cheney was chief of the staff. said mr. president, are you a great president but you are a terrible campaigner. everywhere you go your numbers go down. so they had a rose garden strategy. i called stu spencer this week to talk about this. and he said the problem that mitt romney has, he doesn't have a rose garden. i...
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when i'm elected president of the united states, we will restore our military. we will not cut our military commitment. >> mitt romney of pennsylvania in a very critical swing state. >> is he concerned that this means something aggressive? >> the syrian ridge i'm, because of their own security concerns, because of the deteriorating security situation inside syria has moved some chemical weapons to consolidate some of the main sites, but i want you to listen to what he had to say because he then offered a bit of a different take on it. have a listen. >> those sites do remain secured by the syrian military. there has been intelligence that there have been some moves that have taken place. where exactly that's taken place we don't know. >> there have been some moves, and where exactly that's taken place, we don't know. it's a little difficult to figure out how the secretary can say everything is secure when he also says there's been some moves and they really don't know very much about it. >> this is something being watched around the clock. >> that would be an opt
when i'm elected president of the united states, we will restore our military. we will not cut our military commitment. >> mitt romney of pennsylvania in a very critical swing state. >> is he concerned that this means something aggressive? >> the syrian ridge i'm, because of their own security concerns, because of the deteriorating security situation inside syria has moved some chemical weapons to consolidate some of the main sites, but i want you to listen to what he had to...
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it's never been clear to me why they thought it they had to fight the united states and the pacific. what was the reason for it? >> yeah. i remember in 1990 during operation desert storm, one of the war spobt actually said it was the first time anybody had gone to war over oil. which was pretty amazing statement. world war ii in the pacific was all about oil. the united states had embargoed oil shipments to japan as a way of protesting and hoping to modify japanese action in china and elsewhere. it got down point where the clock was run, with the geostrategic clock and japan had something like 18 months of oil reserves after which they would be unable to conduct operations. the decision was made, we go now and occupy the -- [inaudible] with the petroleum and try to hold the line there after. >> 71 years and i finally heard that. >> did you say that the other reason the dutch went along with that is the embargo -- [inaudible] japan would have been fine. they would along with roosevelt and em bar dwoad also. >> read what's going at the moment. and here we are. when you think about the
it's never been clear to me why they thought it they had to fight the united states and the pacific. what was the reason for it? >> yeah. i remember in 1990 during operation desert storm, one of the war spobt actually said it was the first time anybody had gone to war over oil. which was pretty amazing statement. world war ii in the pacific was all about oil. the united states had embargoed oil shipments to japan as a way of protesting and hoping to modify japanese action in china and...
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the simple fact is united states gets to meet with whomever they want to meet with. everybody is requesting to meet you. it's a silly argument we didn't get a formal request to meet in new york and we're going miss each other in washington. if you want the to meet with the israelis, you want to meet with the pakistanis you get to meet with them. >> jon: is the media defending the president on this, kirsten? >> it depends on who you talk to. i think the administration is maintaining they didn't get a request. you know, it's i defer to judy on this who told me they didn't but the question has to be raised what exactly is the obama administration supposed to do. are they supposed to agree to go to war with iran. that is conversation that needs to be had but it's a tit-for-tat what are we talking about here. >> i think the subject is pretty clear, joe cline indicated one view, he called netanyahu's statement outrageous and disgusting. there is lot of disgust going around the capitol because he dared to interject himself into american politics. the obama line is going to
the simple fact is united states gets to meet with whomever they want to meet with. everybody is requesting to meet you. it's a silly argument we didn't get a formal request to meet in new york and we're going miss each other in washington. if you want the to meet with the israelis, you want to meet with the pakistanis you get to meet with them. >> jon: is the media defending the president on this, kirsten? >> it depends on who you talk to. i think the administration is maintaining...
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states. however good it is for his image internationally. so he did the absolute minimum and then he got out of town. >> greta: after the prime minister netanyahu gives his speech and goes back to israel, map out what you think will happen in the next couple weeks, if anything. >> well, i don't know. i don't necessarily think there's going to be anything spectacular before our election. i think israel understands that the only thing between iran and nuclear weapons as long as obama is president is the possibility of an israeli military strike. i think israel's decision one way or another on what to do will be based on physics and not politics. they will look at the iranian program and wait as long as they can, but they won't wait beyond that point. i think that has nothing to do with our electoral calendar. >> greta: and the variable here, of course, is the intelligence. how much time is there and, you know, we simply don't know. >> no. i think israel -- >> greta: it's been bad before, at lea
states. however good it is for his image internationally. so he did the absolute minimum and then he got out of town. >> greta: after the prime minister netanyahu gives his speech and goes back to israel, map out what you think will happen in the next couple weeks, if anything. >> well, i don't know. i don't necessarily think there's going to be anything spectacular before our election. i think israel understands that the only thing between iran and nuclear weapons as long as obama...
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and president of the united states vowed to get their killings? >> i have known chris all that time. i know shawn we rock we were in iraq together. these were friends and colleagues but it was great to see at the same time they get the homecoming they deserved. diplomats are in harm's way they give their lives. it is often not recognized. i mentioned in my own case i was ambassador 6 times in three of those six countries i had a predecessor assassinated. he died for the cause, too, i appreciate very much the recognition the president the secretary and the whole country gave to our fallen diplomatic heros. >> ryan crocker one of america's heros. thank you very much ambassador. >> thank you geraldo. >> is israel trying to strong the president into attacking iran? who is the man. answers after this. >> way the perpetrators acted and moved i think we they were choosing the specific date for this so-called devastation. i think we have -- this leaves us with no doubt this was preplanned determined, predetermined. >> predetermined. my next guest scott ta
and president of the united states vowed to get their killings? >> i have known chris all that time. i know shawn we rock we were in iraq together. these were friends and colleagues but it was great to see at the same time they get the homecoming they deserved. diplomats are in harm's way they give their lives. it is often not recognized. i mentioned in my own case i was ambassador 6 times in three of those six countries i had a predecessor assassinated. he died for the cause, too, i...
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in fact, the concept of privacy in the united states come in the very concept is linked with his postal policy, to turn privacy and the idea that there's something you have a right to do that the government does not have a right to interfere. now, what happens to the concept of privacy? while the technology is very different. and when to send a message by telegraph, you have to permit a telegraph operator to write out, toussaint, to transcribe your message. so that operator knows what is in the message for you. you can send back a. that's one of the solutions, but then what if you're a government official and you're concerned about content of messages? well, you have the strength of securities in the 1860s and again in the 1870s were congress calls the thousands, tens of thousands of telegraphs. and from the present-day point of view and the point of view of certain contemporary says rather extraordinary invasion of privacy and it led to the end of the courier of the presidential contender because some of the telegrams that were revealed were really quite embarrassing to him. but what i
in fact, the concept of privacy in the united states come in the very concept is linked with his postal policy, to turn privacy and the idea that there's something you have a right to do that the government does not have a right to interfere. now, what happens to the concept of privacy? while the technology is very different. and when to send a message by telegraph, you have to permit a telegraph operator to write out, toussaint, to transcribe your message. so that operator knows what is in the...
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it is only natural that the united states with burma should have some impact on the united states relations with china. i do not think that our relations with the united states would impact, to a certain degree, on our relations with china, but i think this could be taken forward in a positive fashion. it does not mean that because of burma is engaging now with the united states that its relations with china should be in any way deteriorating. also, it does not mean that because the united states is engaging with burma, it should be in any way seen as a hostile step to china. we can use our new situation to strengthen relations between all three countries. for us to put it very simply, it would be to our advantage for the united states and china to establish friendly relations. this would help us a great deal. this is what i look forward to. burma has had a good history of preserving friendship with many different countries, following many different ideologies. it was one of the first countries to recognize communist china back in the 1950's. it was also a country which had warmer relations
it is only natural that the united states with burma should have some impact on the united states relations with china. i do not think that our relations with the united states would impact, to a certain degree, on our relations with china, but i think this could be taken forward in a positive fashion. it does not mean that because of burma is engaging now with the united states that its relations with china should be in any way deteriorating. also, it does not mean that because the united...
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that's the one everybody saw around the world and in the united states, was the president of the united states at the u.n. addressing the world. and that's a better picture than, you know, running around to different meetings with these guys when he can be talking with them on the phone and other things. and also i think ed's right, though, if you have those meetings, the other party's going to leave and say things afterwards like he didn't tell us what we wanted to hear -- megyn: but let me jump in and ask you, joe, how is that any different from what any other american president has faced when the u.n. general assembly's in session and they all have bilateral and trilateral meetings? >> no, i think, like i said, this is about controlling the message. they've done a great job of this throughout the campaign. he is the president. look at what he's accomplished. he's being both the president of the united states, leader of the free world in one moment, and then an hour or so later he's the guy everybody likes on "the view." he's being able to accomplish both things and pull it off with c
that's the one everybody saw around the world and in the united states, was the president of the united states at the u.n. addressing the world. and that's a better picture than, you know, running around to different meetings with these guys when he can be talking with them on the phone and other things. and also i think ed's right, though, if you have those meetings, the other party's going to leave and say things afterwards like he didn't tell us what we wanted to hear -- megyn: but let me...
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the united states and israel have pledged to do what they must to prevent tehran from developing a nuclear weapon. >> continued threats by the uncivilized -- [indiscernible] -- to resort to military action against our great nation is a clear example of this bitter reality. >> reporter: u.s. and israeli leaders chose not to attend mahmoud ahmadinejad's speech here at the u.n. in part because it occurred on rom kippur, one of the holiest days on the jewish calendar. demonstrators protested ahmadinejad's appearance. >> he again does not represent iran at all. >> reporter: iranian americans from across the country joined the protest. >> we send a message that the people of iran stand for democracy, human rights, nonnuclear iran. >> reporter: during his speech, ahmadinejad did not directly address his country's nuclear program, but he did y his nation was committed to peace. cbs news at the united nations. >>> at 4:36, here's a look at some other things making news now. extreme -- [indiscernible] -- is speaking out how he survived a weekend avalanche in the himalayans which killed at least eigh
the united states and israel have pledged to do what they must to prevent tehran from developing a nuclear weapon. >> continued threats by the uncivilized -- [indiscernible] -- to resort to military action against our great nation is a clear example of this bitter reality. >> reporter: u.s. and israeli leaders chose not to attend mahmoud ahmadinejad's speech here at the u.n. in part because it occurred on rom kippur, one of the holiest days on the jewish calendar. demonstrators...
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the united states had a puppet in egypt doesn't have one now. we've got somebody who might not do what we want them to do under certain circumstances and we're going to have to negotiate with them. >> professor cole is the long term answer here, we've got to ride these wavy waters. it's not going to be as easy as the past as telling the dictator who was our ally do this. are you optimistic in the long run, they're democracy will work out and we'll get some sort of secular government? i don't know i hope that's the case but i'm not sure that we will so if that -- or do we just accept hey, you know what, we got a democracy, that's what we asked for and it turns out their people are not aligned with our interests sad day for us. >> democracy does not imply secularism. we may get democracy aligned with muslim themes. secularism and democracy are not the same thing. >> thank you for joining us. if people want to find out more, read his blog. it really does fill you with great detail. thank you so much. when we come back, so much more for you guys. ro
the united states had a puppet in egypt doesn't have one now. we've got somebody who might not do what we want them to do under certain circumstances and we're going to have to negotiate with them. >> professor cole is the long term answer here, we've got to ride these wavy waters. it's not going to be as easy as the past as telling the dictator who was our ally do this. are you optimistic in the long run, they're democracy will work out and we'll get some sort of secular government? i...
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the united states, as well as in europe. so iran -- the iranian people believe this is an important thing, and it's a way of expressing themselves and making publicity about their position, and then mobilizing support. but the judgment comes -- and if it is possible to really see like an x-ray as to what israel is in the minds of people about iran's nuclear weapons ambitions, i would say the way leaked to the -- >> [inaudible] >> not many people -- it's always easier to make a form of statements, you know, until they may not even believe but this is the way in politics, but when the day comes, not many would like iran to have a bomb for reasons that are clear. >> did you know any active scientists that were assassinated in r & d? did you know any of them? >> sure, we followed world -- >> did you personally know any of them? >> oh, no. but would it have been useful >> if i could add one thing. seldom seen, any event, anywhere in the world in which the spin both before and afterwards has been so intense about whether it was a
the united states, as well as in europe. so iran -- the iranian people believe this is an important thing, and it's a way of expressing themselves and making publicity about their position, and then mobilizing support. but the judgment comes -- and if it is possible to really see like an x-ray as to what israel is in the minds of people about iran's nuclear weapons ambitions, i would say the way leaked to the -- >> [inaudible] >> not many people -- it's always easier to make a form...
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states has made to the united nations and its agencies that any u.n. agency that welcomes palestine as on equal footing with any other member is subject to the punishment that happened to unesco last year when palestine was welcomed as a full member of your nasco and the u.s. immediately cut its seventy million dollar contribution twenty two percent of us goes budget it was a very harsh punishment i think that the threat to the u.s. and israel as a result would be massive international outrage that the u.s. would be using the excuse of palestinian membership in one way or another u.n. agency as an excuse to cut its obligations to the world body. well the georgian authorities have put forward prison officer who leaks of videos of a maze being tortured on interpol's wanted list the basic claims it led even because it was now seeking asylum in belgium is wanted for alleged involvement in the prison abuse they were nice of the footage sparked massive crowds have to cause georgia head of the country's parliamentary election to georgia ministers have resigne
states has made to the united nations and its agencies that any u.n. agency that welcomes palestine as on equal footing with any other member is subject to the punishment that happened to unesco last year when palestine was welcomed as a full member of your nasco and the u.s. immediately cut its seventy million dollar contribution twenty two percent of us goes budget it was a very harsh punishment i think that the threat to the u.s. and israel as a result would be massive international outrage...
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states navy to extend the term. number 8, resolution approving the thirsty seventh amendment to the treasure island land and have you beening khur master lease between the treasure island development authority and the structure master lease between the treasure island development authority and the united states navy to extend the term. item number 9, resolution approving the sixteenth amendment to the treasure island marina master lease between treasure island development authority and the united states navy to extend the term. number 10, resolution approving the eighth amendment to the treasure island child care master lease between the treasure island development authority and the united states navy extending 2 term, and item number 11 and 12. >> i -- >> thank you, madam chair, members of the committee. >> just one moment, supervisor kim? >> i realize that when is before us today is several master lease amendments along with the cooperative agreement modification, but i think given the media attention currently an
states navy to extend the term. number 8, resolution approving the thirsty seventh amendment to the treasure island land and have you beening khur master lease between the treasure island development authority and the structure master lease between the treasure island development authority and the united states navy to extend the term. item number 9, resolution approving the sixteenth amendment to the treasure island marina master lease between treasure island development authority and the...
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the united states -- obama has said they will not be allowed to get nuclear weapons. obama's already got that on the record. so there is this black line that already exists. >> president obama as he points out puts responsibility for our military action . >> we respect the right of nations to access nuclear power. one of the purposes of the united nations is to see that we harness that power for peace. that's why the united states will do whfrom obtaining a nucl weapon. >> meaning that we are members of the united nations. if the united nations decides to use military force, then we will go along with the united nations because we're also -- [ all talking at once ] >> america has made this u.n. worthless. america has made a statement that we will not -- >> obama -- >> obama has said so. that's it. >> obama is tossing this load right over to united nations,he not? >> no money. >> no. >> he said the united nations will take care of it in so many words about. >> no, that's not what he said. >> we're members of the united nations. >> he was clearly saying what the united
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western nations and arab nations allied with the united states, condemn the government and accuse it of applying weapons to the assad regime. he met with the leaders of egypt, turkey and saudi arabia and demanded that egypt, turkey and nations stay out of syria's domestic affairs. egyptian and turkish leaders, urged assad to step down. >>> a british newspaper says syrian government leaders have given serious thought to using chemical weapons against their own people. the allegation appeared in an interview in "the times" newspaper. the newspaper quotes a former army officer who was in charge of syria's chemical arsenal. he held the post until he defected to turkey three months ago. the unnamed official said he took part in a meeting where military officials discussed using chemical weapons. he said they considered using them as a last resort if government forces lost control of the city of aleppo or other key areas. the official said the discussions touched on how and where chemical weapons would be used. he said the participants were aware of the possibility of civilian casualties.
western nations and arab nations allied with the united states, condemn the government and accuse it of applying weapons to the assad regime. he met with the leaders of egypt, turkey and saudi arabia and demanded that egypt, turkey and nations stay out of syria's domestic affairs. egyptian and turkish leaders, urged assad to step down. >>> a british newspaper says syrian government leaders have given serious thought to using chemical weapons against their own people. the allegation...
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i just wanted to let you know as an emissary of the united states our president, i know, was scheduled to meet with you today. (laughter) he was not doing a stupid t.v. show. (laughter) he was very busy with strategic-- meetings. (laughter) whoopi goldbergstan, i believe it is. >> i heard. >> jon: that the talk of-- you were at the u.n. today. does anyone-- is there any discussion amongst world leaders about the american president not being available for face-to-face meetings? is that not a-- is that upsetting? >> not that i heard, no. i think everybody's there preparing for their speeches and in side meets with other leaders. that was not an issue. >> jon: so we are, in fact, perhaps, in some respects blowing this out of proportion? >> most likely, probably. (laughter) >> jon: although inside it does hurt a little bit, doesn't it? (laughter) how are things? you are neighbors with-- for some perspective with our audience who believe you're somewhere off the coast of bermuda-- (laughter). you are bordered by iraq, syria-- >> yes. >> jon: israel and saudi arabia. >> egypt. >> jon: and eg
i just wanted to let you know as an emissary of the united states our president, i know, was scheduled to meet with you today. (laughter) he was not doing a stupid t.v. show. (laughter) he was very busy with strategic-- meetings. (laughter) whoopi goldbergstan, i believe it is. >> i heard. >> jon: that the talk of-- you were at the u.n. today. does anyone-- is there any discussion amongst world leaders about the american president not being available for face-to-face meetings? is...
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it's very hard for me to see how the united states. president can get us to war with iraq. which leads me to conclude that if in fact conference is not coming that the traditional way of merit america gets to war is what would be best for u.s. interests if in fact the iranians aren't going to compromise it would be best to somebody else started the war. what if the iranians are going to compromise would be best if someone else started the war is anyone listening to this war mongering hawks like clawson are openly calling for the u.s. to strike iran first in order to jump start world war three oh but it gets better. i mean look people iranian submarines periodically go down someday one of my not come up who would know why. we can do a variety of things if we wish to grease the pressure i'm not advocating that but i'm just suggesting that. if this is not a either or proposition and you know it's just sanctions has to has to succeed or other things we are in the game. of using covert means against the iranians yeah man let's just sink a submarine and blame it on iran great ide
it's very hard for me to see how the united states. president can get us to war with iraq. which leads me to conclude that if in fact conference is not coming that the traditional way of merit america gets to war is what would be best for u.s. interests if in fact the iranians aren't going to compromise it would be best to somebody else started the war. what if the iranians are going to compromise would be best if someone else started the war is anyone listening to this war mongering hawks like...
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pressure to get a clear statement from the united states. at the same time, the united states is trying to get a clear message out not to jump the gun. they want this -- this plummet -- they want diplomacy to work. it is a tremendous amount of jockeying. overall, the u.s.-israeli alliance is strong. in the past, the united states has differed with israel and military moves but i think you are seeing an expression of a difference of tactics. >> it is important to also note one thing -- there is a significant amount of problems between the two governments. from the american perspective, there is frustration because of the feeling of the benjamin netanyahu government is trying to impact of elections here and is interfering. when you talk to officials privately, they expressed significant frustrations. some of that has leaked out to the media including the key to discussion between ambassador shapiro and benjamin not -- and benjamin netanyahu a few weeks ago. it is too early to make a judgment of that. it is quite clear that there is an increasi
pressure to get a clear statement from the united states. at the same time, the united states is trying to get a clear message out not to jump the gun. they want this -- this plummet -- they want diplomacy to work. it is a tremendous amount of jockeying. overall, the u.s.-israeli alliance is strong. in the past, the united states has differed with israel and military moves but i think you are seeing an expression of a difference of tactics. >> it is important to also note one thing --...
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but the united states is in this sort of very different position. you might argue japan, some with certain different circumstances to face different constraints in that environment but all i agree you have to deal with this problem and you can't get around. but we are operating under somewhat different constraints. >> everything is fine until it is not fine. >> this time is different. [laughter] >> anyway all of this including vincent and the study was music to the ears of the folks of the imf who have this view for some time that this is how the situations have to be dealt with. but certainly he's right everything doesn't have to get fixed today but has to get fixed. and the key is that it has to be that people have to have confidence that it will be fixed, and that is the tricky part. manly how do you demonstrate convincingly that even though you are not fixing everything at once because you can't that you will fix it over time. >> certainly this fiscal deficits. senate among other things. >> can i -- >> go ahead. >> i think one of the things whic
but the united states is in this sort of very different position. you might argue japan, some with certain different circumstances to face different constraints in that environment but all i agree you have to deal with this problem and you can't get around. but we are operating under somewhat different constraints. >> everything is fine until it is not fine. >> this time is different. [laughter] >> anyway all of this including vincent and the study was music to the ears of the...
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what the united states of america and european union suggested and this is why they took these people do not support the policy of the government. georgia has seen some of its biggest opposition rallies today whether over one hundred thousand people turning up the prediction demos in the capital and in the country's second largest city on saturday georgian soldiers the next parliament on monday the anti government has been fueled by the recent prison torture scandal rocked mass protests and...
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the simple fact the united states gets to meet with whomever they want to meet with. it's a silly argument to say we didn't get a formal request to meet in new york and the president is not going to be there and we're going miss each other in washington. if you want to meet with the israelis and meet with the pakistanis you get to meet with them. >> jon: so is the media defending the president on this? >> i mean it depends on who you talk to. the administration didn't get a request. i defer to judy on this. i think the question has to be raised what is obama administration supposed to do. are they going to agree to go to war with iran. that is conversation that needs to be have instead of the tit-for-tat did they have meeting here. what are we talking about here. >> i think the subject, joe cline articulated one view is he called netanyahu's statement treajdz and disgusting. there is a lot of disgust going around the capital because he, quote, dared to interject himself into american politics. the line the obama line is going to be, trying to draw us into a war. that
the simple fact the united states gets to meet with whomever they want to meet with. it's a silly argument to say we didn't get a formal request to meet in new york and the president is not going to be there and we're going miss each other in washington. if you want to meet with the israelis and meet with the pakistanis you get to meet with them. >> jon: so is the media defending the president on this? >> i mean it depends on who you talk to. the administration didn't get a request....
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view the united states. they view us as a partner. they view us as somebody they want to work with. they view president obama as somebody they trust. our standing in the world is much stronger so it charge of weakness is really quite baseless. >> schieffer: do you think mitt romney spoke inappropriately when he criticized and issued a statement so early in this turmoil? >> bob, i think you know, in my role, i'm not going to jump into politics and make those judgments. that's for the american people to decide. >> schieffer: madam ambassador thank you for being with us. >> thank you very much. >> schieffer: and joining us now for his take on all this, the ranking republican on the senate armed services committee, john mccain. senator, you've got to help me out here. the president of libya says that this was something that had been in the works for two months, this attack. he blames it on al qaeda. susan rice says that the state department thinks it is some sort of a spontaneous event. what do you make of it? >
view the united states. they view us as a partner. they view us as somebody they want to work with. they view president obama as somebody they trust. our standing in the world is much stronger so it charge of weakness is really quite baseless. >> schieffer: do you think mitt romney spoke inappropriately when he criticized and issued a statement so early in this turmoil? >> bob, i think you know, in my role, i'm not going to jump into politics and make those judgments. that's for the...
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guest: there's a real disdane for the united states. i think that they find this uni polar world we live in to be obnoxious to them. i think that they see the world assah weather -- as a weather place, a multi polar world and i think this notion of american democracy, this notion of our focus on freedom, is something they find distasteful, because their view is not everybody wants freedom, not every country is going to be free, and we need to accept that, and i think they look at the us with a tremendous amount of disdane. i don't think, i know it. host: why is there such dislike of the jews? by the way, if you put it in context, our 300 million plus arab and toll, there are like 14 million jews in the world. guest guest the u.n. or arabs? host: both. guest: i don't know the u.n. hates jews. there are times when office noticed it becoming antisemitic, it's more antiisrael than antijewish. host: that's really what my question should have been. guest: it's an interesting question. it comes from -- i've said before that -- i was actually r
guest: there's a real disdane for the united states. i think that they find this uni polar world we live in to be obnoxious to them. i think that they see the world assah weather -- as a weather place, a multi polar world and i think this notion of american democracy, this notion of our focus on freedom, is something they find distasteful, because their view is not everybody wants freedom, not every country is going to be free, and we need to accept that, and i think they look at the us with a...